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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Dauphin Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dauphin Island

With a population of 1,251, Dauphin Island is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dauphin Island has to offer.

When to visit Dauphin Island

Dauphin Island in September
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dauphin Island in September
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dauphin Island in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 7.1″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Dauphin Island, with an average rainfall of 4.1″.

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How to Get to Dauphin Island

Plane

Although Dauphin Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mobile (MOB), which is located 31 miles from Dauphin Island.

Car

Another option to get to Dauphin Island is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 119 miles from Dauphin Island. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Nola Rent A Car, among others, in New Orleans.

Plane

Although Dauphin Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mobile (MOB), which is located 31 miles from Dauphin Island.

Car

Another option to get to Dauphin Island is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 119 miles from Dauphin Island. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Nola Rent A Car, among others, in New Orleans.

Airports near Dauphin Island

MOBMobile
PNSPensacola
VPSValparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Airlines serving Dauphin Island

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,248 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,970 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,963 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dauphin Island

Average rates range from around $428 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $632 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dauphin Island

Renting a car in Dauphin Island

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Dauphin Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Dauphin Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

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